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V883 FGC

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 FGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 91,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,029 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,354 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 66,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 60,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,033 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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V883 FGC is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V883 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V883 FGC registered?

V883 FGC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V883 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 FGC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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